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Memoirs of the author's experiences as an Orthodox Jewish woman in Poland hiding herself and her two children from capture by the Nazis. Using false identification papers, she moved from one town to another, finally settling in Krakow as housekeeper for a high-ranking Nazi official, where she remained with her children until they were liberated by the Russians in 1945. After the war they emigrated to Israel.
A Jewish woman who survived World War Two by becoming a Polish housekeeper to a Nazi, while her son was hidden elsewhere.
A riveting true story of sisters who were identical, until the voices began Growing up in the fifties, Carolyn Spiro was always in the shadow of her more intellectually dominant and socially outgoing twin, Pamela. But as the twins approached adolescence, Pamela began to suffer the initial symptoms of schizophrenia, hearing disembodied voices that haunted her for years and culminated during her freshman year of college at Brown University where she had her first major breakdown and hospitalization. Pamela's illness allowed Carolyn to enter the spotlight that had for so long been focused on her sister. Exceeding everyone's expectations, Carolyn graduated from Harvard Medical School and forged a successful career in psychiatry. Despite Pamela's estrangement from the rest of her family, the sisters remained very close, "bonded with the twin glue," calling each other several times a week and visiting as frequently as possible. Carolyn continued to believe in the humanity of her sister, not merely in her illness, and Pamela responded. Told in the alternating voices of the sisters, Divided Minds is a heartbreaking account of the far reaches of madness as well as the depths of ambivalence and love between twins. It is a true and unusually frank story of identical twins with very different identities and wildly different experiences of the world around them. It is one of the most compelling histories of two such siblings in the canon of writing on mental illness.
"Dawn O'Hara" is a singular written by Edna Ferber, an American author acknowledged for her insightful and individual-pushed works. The narrative revolves across the life of the titular character, Dawn O'Hara, a younger and formidable newspaperwoman. Set in opposition to the backdrop of early 20th-century New York City, the novel offers a compelling exploration of Dawn's adventure as she navigates the demanding situations and triumphs of each her private and professional lifestyles. Ferber's storytelling captures the spirit of the times, addressing troubles alongside gender roles, social expectations, and the evolving panorama of journalism. Dawn O'Hara, together with her wit and resolution, will become a relatable and dynamic protagonist. The novel delves into Dawn's stories, relationships, and her quest for achievement in a male-dominated career. "Dawn O'Hara" displays Ferber's keen observations of human nature and her functionality to combination humor with poignant insights. The narrative is not best an individual observe however additionally a social commentary on the converting dynamics of girls’ roles within the early twentieth century. With a combination of romance, humor, and societal critique, Ferber's artwork remains a noteworthy contribution to American literature, showcasing her expertise for shooting the complexities of lifestyles at some stage in this transformative length.
Well-known entrepreneur, businessman, politician and inventor wrote the novel based on the true story mixed with mystery and subtle world about the Dutch ship “Frau Maria” which sank in 1771 carrying antique valuables and paintings bought under order from Catherine the Great for the Hermitage collection. Anna Tomilina, the director of a successful information agency, is trying to use the discovery to organize an international PR campaign to attract sponsors to salvage the ship and recover the treasure. Mystical and spooky events are happening to Anna and her family from the very start. The events in the novel develop simultaneously in two different periods: in the 18th century and nowadays. Characters communicate and events interacting across the time and distance in the most fascinating way. The mysterious girl Anna Belle, who lived in the 18th century and the ghost of the Dutch Manor are both trying to help Anna Tomilina to rescue the sunken ship but the evil forces interfere and attempt to destroy all evidence and everyone involved. Only young Anna Belle is able to stand against these forces and save the love of her life, Count Shuvalov and her dear granddad, Gerrit Braamkamp, a famous art collector, from death, which seemed to have been planned by no one other than Baron Natas Reficul. The Baron's name, when read backwards, leaves no doubt to his intentions…
The Holocaust in Literature for Youth provides classroom teachers and public and school librarians a practical, comprehensive resource guide to all of the literature available for children and young adults on the subject. Holocaust education should be more than just the study of the names, dates, and places; it must go beyond the superficial highlights of the textbooks. An outstanding resource--well-organized and informative.
Vol. 1, no. 1- includes Joyces' Ulysses.
Nora Baron assumes the identity of a notorious femme fatale—who technically doesn’t exist—in a powerhouse thriller from the bestselling author of Mrs. John Doe. “Tom Savage is a master of the high-speed thriller.”—Michael Connelly In a Manhattan safe house, Nora Baron—a Long Island mother and drama teacher leading a double life as a CIA operative—meets a spymaster who offers her a top-secret mission. Nora is to take on the role of Chris Waverly, a legend in the field—literally. As Nora’s handler explains, Waverly isn’t so much a person as she is an alias, a cover name shared by several American agents throughout the world. Now, a mysterious ransom note threatens these agents with exposure and certain death. As the new “Chris Waverly,” Nora travels to Paris to trap the anonymous blackmailer. But from the start, the mission is more dangerous than she could have anticipated. She encounters secrets and lies from her own people, and she’s stalked by shadowy assassins. From the City of Light to a remote village high in the Swiss Alps, Nora follows the trail to a chilling international conspiracy—and the shocking truth about “Chris Waverly.” Be sure to read all three titles in Tom Savage’s exciting Nora Baron series: MRS. JOHN DOE | THE WOMAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH | THE SPY WHO NEVER WAS And don’t miss his standalone thriller A PENNY FOR THE HANGMAN!